Betty Engelstad Sioux Center
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| Betty Engelstad Sioux Center | |
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| Location | One Ralph Engelstad Arena Drive Grand Forks, ND 58203 |
| Opened | 2004 |
| Owner | Ralph Engelstad Arena |
| Operator | Arena Network |
| Surface | Multi-surface |
| Construction cost | $7 million USD |
| Tenants | North Dakota Fighting Sioux basketball (men's & women's) North Dakota Fighting Sioux volleyball |
| Capacity | 3,300 |
The Betty Engelstad Sioux Center (BESC) is an indoor arena located in Grand Forks, North Dakota. It is adjacent to the larger $100 million Ralph Engelstad Arena in the University Village development. The facility sits on the campus of the University of North Dakota and is used for the University's basketball and volleyball teams (the Fighting Sioux). Some people refer to the arena as "The Betty" or "The Sioux Center".
The facility opened in August of 2004. It has a seating capacity of 3,300. It features a 24,000 square foot wood floor. In addition to University sports, the arena is used for small concerts and other community events.
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